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Show t APRIL 11, 1946 jSCBSDAY. -- BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER rURMIMG P0IN1 nPlWWTT Bif Mary Imlay Taylor li "So you can convince him?" Sherwin mocked her. "He isn't here, I tell you; I came " alone!" the girl cried excitedly. "You came alone? Then come here and I'll show you the horse he Tlitart rode." Sherwin turned as he spoke, walking back toward that vista through the trees. The girl, half dazed by his man..it ner, unbelieving that it could be true that Stenhart was with her. followed him. They turned the shoul. der of the cliff and saw the one clear vista of the lower road, seen over the cedar that thrust itself out beand a rope. low them. "There's the horse." sala SherCHAPTER VIII win, "and there he is! You see? and hidden He followed you, he's going back i man bound securely now he knows where I am." Deyona that unknown cavern, sound "Oh!" Jane gave a little cry of the beyond Lb of the sun, taste some-o- f horror. "He oh, I can't think he'll voices, might rfhuroan the misery of a prison! And, tell the sheriff!" "Can't you?" Sherwin's tone was there long enough, he stayed he so bitter. "You led him here." scheme a was It WlcMie. The girl recoiled at that, not with Lie and so hideous that it the horror she had recoiled before, at once to his ferocious pas-riIt would be easy, for revenge. could get Stenhart by he if only Eself; with all his wily skill in the expense of yelding himself at Stenhart his bravado, all otters, -- ap-Zd- ei m Ah, how knew that! How the eye had cringed away from he took the oath jrii cousin's when and-l- ied. Lied a young court In man into prison for life for what? no one to dispSo that there might be old ute that will, the will that the uncle meant to change in Sherwin's lavor. To secure himself in that he had sworn to a lie. He stood in the full glory of the coming. The far off heights were shorn of their shadows and melted like peaks of gold into the golden sky. By contrast the nearer hills were darkly wooded, glancing with lights and shadows, and far up an Something new and eagle soared. into his soul; he mighty swept seemed to hear the voices of the "Vengwilderness crying to him: eance is Mine!" For a single instant his very soul was shaken, then he turned and walked to the far edge of the little clearing. There, through a window in the foliage, he glimpsed the lower road, running like a white ribbon far beyond the ravine. As he glanced down at it he saw a man riding slowly across his vista and he gasped for breath. The uplifted moment plunged deep down into the chasm of his hate it ffas, at heart, a coward. fdl Sherwin was Stenhart! question why he came thus. Instinctively he knew that the man was on an errand of betrayal, but his own heart leaped fiercely; he had seen him first, he was alone. Holding the rope upon his arm, he felt for the pistol in his shoulder-holsteknew it to be loaded and rady. With a kind of savagp joy he turned and began to descend the dangerous path on the ledge of the ravine, and its very Sanger thrilled him. How easy to ton a man over here in a strug-l- e' He glanced down at the boiling water far below and smiled Pimly; either way, his weapons were ready to his hand. He did not walk fast, he took time to order his thoughts; the man should have his chance, a chance he had never given him, to fight for s life. Sherwin scorned to stab in fte dark as the other did, to kill r'fc lies! Imprisonment for life d he was so He young then! nought of the cavern, its gloom, its pipping walls, and he laid a hand on the coil of rope upon arm. Torn with the evil forces 01 He did not r; his passions, sure that revenge ws near, he turned the corner of e ledge and saw a figure coming ward him. Not Stenhart so soon! lt te 8liehter, clear face, figure, a younger eyes-Ja- ne! at his hardened , nis grim lips, wavered. Her had been hlgh down in sheer terror of him; ""ted she felt it. Jane looking age-w- hich her-sud- denly "7 J having come so far, she would he utterly dismayed. She came catching at the trailing nearby trees. ttUeS,Sed where Mac had tak- vcome kyou one "anon," she faltered, "I-" to?hl0d not g0 on and he would her. He stood there look- n" an e saw only his h 7wDie eyes, At last she could then; she lifted her "8 hands and hid her face, "I came .. in ou xo voice k. and k! then rose almost to t6U me ItaftrS,.?"10-- "0 weakly, of tc-as- Lfr r he asked CV"0567'' don,t believe me. u AskStnV nhart;iknow,you see, that Mth yom CSdT", e'JShelif her flushed at him' "Wha 7 ? mean7 V alone." Uld not doubt shl her hon. ROt know fcUoWed? ttat fihe was 1 amazed-SherVi- ?endyou" .isn?0Unled 1 'aw him lust o5er fc I "M he on the n, grave-- i lower - "I "ever - "hetrayyouI-JaCnJauehed discordanUy. fo-- wn. . ,: lie! VllT'?1 "" th n !Sting 8 Whitened fthihe;f,JShoulder- .. "It ne be8an that lona that, trembling. "It T38' We W.N.U. 1EIEASE Sherwin cab-l'l- ! mien "turB to 0,9 did not w.nt to leave th. ui ha bad veoel th. icor. He recaUed oB', eoiuin, Stenb.rt bad died, .tabbed by a had .wor that he had 0,8 knl,e' PerJUI ie rwla escape by a u pri.o-a- nd Stenhart urged , the ranch, I the rry mm at once, but an- before breakfast without rldee after Stffl weak, Stenhart ofl ber bor,e nd ia" When ii old traU. He followed. " he explored to the victo-Jji- ! old cabin and discovered an THUS tdlme want to believe itl" "She went on horseback long while ago." Teresa told him. Jim thought of the rustlers. "Where's Mac?" He shot the question at Jose, who had come in from the stables with a message. "Gone down to th' corrals, Meester Keller." "Did you see Miss Jane go?" "Si. senor." "You saddled for her, I suppose. Hadn't you sense enough to tell Mae? Jordan's somewhere about!" "Meester Stenhar go after her." Jim stared. That Stenhart was able to ride at all surprised him, but it was a relief to have him with Jane. Lately, Jim had felt that the girl was playing fast and loose with his friend. She would never marry Max, he thought. But this news was reassuring; if Jane a daredevil riderwould slow her pace to suit a half sick man, she mujt be glad of his company. Jim walked out on the veranda and looked towards the bridge; they might be coming home by now. The sunshine was wonderful, It dazzled him for a moment; then he saw Stenhart coming across the bridge, urging his horse. He was alone! Jim went half way down the slope to meet him. "Hello, Max," he shouted anxiously, "where's Jane?" Stenhart made no reply, he swung himself down from the saddle, looking haggard. "Come into the house," he said thickly; "too many men about out here!" Jim whitened; he had a strange Without a word he foreboding. turned with Stenhart toward the house, and once he had to steady the man on his feet, he was so exhausted. They entered the dim old hall and Stenhart flung himself into a chair, gasping. Jim stood in front of him with a set face. "For God's sake, speak out Max!" he exclaimed. "What's up? Where's my sister?" "She's up the mountainside Gently, almost reverently, he took her in his arms. Her blue eyes shone. "I did not lead him here," she said coldly, and turned aw;;y. She was in a tumult; how dared he accuse her of treachery? She started rapidly, retracing her steps. but with a flush of pride. "Jane!" She would not turn; she stumbled on. But he overtook her. "Speak to me," he said brokenly. "Forgive me I thought I was strong, but I'm weak; I'm a beggar for a word of kindness. You came here tell, me, Jane, you knew it wasn't true of me?" She stood still, looking down, pale and shaken. "You wouldn't answer me. Tell me that you're innocent" she lifted her eyes to his "tell me and I'll believe you!" He loooked at her strangely, he was still iron in his will to kill the perjurer. "I am innocent of that crime," he said. She leaned back against the cliff behind her, panting, her face flushed and her lips trembled. "Do you believe me, Jane?" he asked hoarsely. "Had I been guilty of that I would never have told you that I loved you." She looked up and their eyes held each other. "I believe you, John," she said simply. For one long moment they loc''d at each other thus and a stra change swept over the man. He " it without knowing it, without rect" nizing this hidden thing that to possession of him; but suddenly tl world seemed flooded with light a in it he saw only the face of t girl. Gently, almost reverently, h took her in his arms. Jim Keller, ready for breakfast, found no one about He shouted to Ah Ling. "Get me some coffee! I wonder where In mischief Jane is?" he add ed to himself, testily. Then his mlnci went back to yesterday and he remembered her face; she had said little, but he knew her well. "Confound it." he thought soberly, "she's got a fancy for that fellow! My fault, too; I'd no business to have a stranger about, a man without credentials." He diank his coffee hastily and ate little. Fanny Sewell had spoken the day before of going away. Stendid hart, she said, was well. Jim was not mean to let her go, but she hesitating; he wanted her to marry him but she wanted to work two more years. "Ridiculous idea!" Jim growled; "I need you more than these sick people!" She had nr.t i yet appeared and it angered him w:"H not did feel that perhaps she just now. He rose d the table, thrusting his hands im., tete-a-tet- e his pockets, and walked to and fro In the hall. He began to be more and more puzzled by his sister's absence. Tremonton, Utah with T T? Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Barnard of Briham City were recent dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace R. Barnard. Mrs. L. M. Brown of Magna visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Barnes, recently returned from the Valley hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes are the parents of a son. . Mrs. Lowell Packer and children and Norma Leggett of Brig-haCity, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Peter Marble on Tuesday. Barbara Snow has returned to her job in Pittsburg, California. A number of folks from Dewey ville attended the 116th annual conference in Salt Lake City. A number of people from enjoyed the parade and program which was held in Brig-haCity on army day, April 6. Friday, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Becker of Ogden visited their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Ault and their sister, Mrs. Duett Love- land and family. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Burbank of Ogden spent Saturday night with their brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Burbank. Jessie Lish of Sunnyside, Utah, was a guest of Dorothy Sudburry Saturday evening and Sunday. Mrs. and Lowell Burbank daughter, Susan, of Soda Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Miller, parents of Mrs. Burbank, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Burbank on their way to conference in Salt Lake City. Susan remained in Dewey-villwith her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Layle Campbell and ' daughter, Bonnie Jo of Salt Lake City visited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sudburry, during the week-end- . Mrs. Jack Germer and little daughter, visited relatives in Brig-haCity Saturday. Tuesday, Mrs. Elnora Magleby and Mrs. Ulcda Grant of the Stake Primary Board, visited our Primary. A committee of the mutual officers met Tuesday evening and arranged a closing party of the Dew-eyvill- e e Sherwin." Jim drew a hard breath. He was furious, but he controlled himself, sat down on the edge of his desk and looked attentively at Stenhart. It occurred to him that the man might be in a fever from undue exertion and not responsible. "Will you kindly explain yourself?" he said gravely; "you're speaking of my sister." "I'm telling you nothing but the truth," Stenhart replied stubbornly. "She and I had a quarrel this morning. She left me to go out on horse- PROBATE and GUARDIANSHIP back. I followed I had it in mind NOTICES to overtake her, to try to make it information consult For further up you understand?" he stopped, Clerk or the the County biting his lips, and Jim made an respective signers. impatient gesture of assent. "Go on!" he exclaimed. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Stenhart did not look at him. He Estate of Charlotte Olsen, Destared at the brighc rectangle of the open door and his fingers drummed ceased. on the arms of his chair. Creditors will present claims "She was a long way ahead, rid- with vouchers to the undersigned ing fast. I followed; she didn't know at the office of his attorney, Wm. it. Presently she turned into a E. Davis, Brigham, Utah, on mountain trail and dismounted; I before the 31st day of May, A. could see her through the trees. I or 1946. D., got down off my horse and followed; I thought to overtake her on foot Date of first publication more easily. The trail is difficult. It March 28, A. D., 1946. ascends sharply; I found it hard Ephraim Oliver Olsen, adclimbing and she got far ahead. ministrator of the estate of Half way up I heard voices and Charlotte intentional an Olsen, Deceased. stood still I wasn't a hard drew He eavesdropper." breath. "I saw them Sherwin had NOTICE Page Seven M. I. A. to be held Tuesday evening. April 16. v ednesday at 1 1 a. m.. a special work and business meeting was held under the direction of the ward Relief Society, where Mrs. St enquist of Tremonton gave helping instructions on cutting and Lunch was making overcoats. served. Sunday afternoon. Tessie Lish of Sunnyside and Dorothy Sudburry 01 Deweyvule were guests of Mrs. Dean Haslam. Relatives from Dewevville at tended the Montgomery' family reunion held in Ogden recently. n. r. telephoning. "Cutler left Manning's two hours be here ago, headed this way; he'll soon. I Max, what are you going to do?" Stenhart was at the door; Jim saw that he walked stiffly. "Come back!" he exclaimed, "you're ill." But Stenhart was climbing into the saddle again; as he mounted he turned a white face toward Jim. "I'm going to meet the sheriff; he doesn't get away this time!" di"Max I say!" Jim wanted to his in Even rect this thing himself. savrage he remembered Sherwin but ing him that first night; was oft at a gallop, swaying in Stcn-ha- rt . the saddle. or As his rage cooled he thought the before her Jane; he must get Stenhart posse arrived. He heard the bridge. across horse gallop (TO BE CONTINUED) Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, the 17th day of April A. D. 1946, at 8 o'clock p. m. on said day, at the Town Hall in Bear River City, Utah, a membership meeting of the Bear River City Recreation Committee will be held for the purpose of discussing plans to organize a organization to be known as the Bear River City Recreation Company, Incorporated. DATED this 28th day of March A. D. 1946. Dclbert Holmgren, chairman Wendall Jensen, vice chairman Clifford Thorson, vice chairman Reuben Holmgren, secretary Date of first publication, March 28, 1946. Date of last publication, April 11, non-prof- The Relief Society held their work ana rusiness meeting lues' day at the home of Mrs. Alice Ward, with Mrs. Grace Hales as Refreshments assistant hostess. were served by the hostess. Glena Hales of Tremonton was a visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ward went to Salt Lake Saturday to attend the reunion of the Netherland Mis-sion, which was heia in the lvtn ward chapel. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Tingey and daughter, Luana, were in Ogden Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hadfield and daughter, Doris, Mary Jen- sen and Joyce Capcner, attended HOWELL the army day parade in Brigham. Miss Ootid Hawkes has been Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harper in Salt Lake City for the past and daughter, Jo Ann, were in week visiting with relatives and Ogden Monday. mends. Friday evening, Stanley Farns-wort- h Mrs. Shirley Gunnell Chambers of Salt Lake, visited with is visiting at the home of her sis his sister. Mrs. Ronald Hales. ter, Mrs. Preston Anderson. Mrs. J. H. Ward and son, Karl Mr. and Mrs. Qucnton Hess were in Salt Lake Friday and Satand family and Mr. and Mrs. Mar urday. tin Hansen and family were Sun Lcland Capcner and daughter, day guests at the home of Mr. and Joyce, Karl Welling and son, Don, Mrs. Orland Hess. and Jo Ann Harper, went to Salt Mr. and Mrs. Steve De Tarnctt Lake Tuesday. Mrs. E. W. Ward visited in Ogand family were in Ogden Wednesday to attend the funeral ser- den with her daughters, Margie and Rayola, a few days last week. vices of a brother-in-law- . Mr. and Mrs. John Allen were John L. Payne, who has been in visitors Monday. Ogden the Valley hospital, being treated Karl Ward, son of Mr. and for pneumonia, has recovered sufMrs. J. H. Ward, left Saturday ficiently to be removed to his for Billings, Montana, where he home. has accepted a government position Bishop and Mrs. Oliver Munk as Irrigation Economist in the rewere among the many Conferclamation service. ence visitors in Salt Lake. They Mrs. Amanda Hermanson spent were accompanied by their daughand Monday in Salt Lake Sunday ter and husband, Bishop and Mrs. City. Don Lovcland of Yost. Mr. and Mrs. Ariel Sorcnscn were in Salt Lake Sunday to attend Conference. Joseph Anderson has enlisted in the U. S. Army. He reported for ABSTRACTOR duty on April 1, at Fort Douglas. Established 40 Years Dcnsel H. Bair has been pro moted to Staff Sergeant. He is BRIGHAM CITY. UTAH stationed in Tokyo, Japan. S. NORMAN LEE LEGAL NOTICES met her!" Jim stiffened. "You mean that my sister, going out alone, as she often does, chanced to meet this this convict?" Stenhart lifted a gray face; there was no doubt now of the misery in his eyes. "She loves him, Jim!" Jim struck his open hand on the desk. "That's an intolerable thing for even an old friend to say, Max!" Max met his eyes steadily. "It's the truth, Jim!" And then he added chokingly: "I knowl" The sheer passion of that cry, Its "efeat. Its bitterness, carried For an instant Jim, usueven so tempered, stared at ally him; then he swore softly and seized the telephone-receiveStenhart snatched at his arm. "What are you going to do?" Jim shook him off. "Get the sheriff after him; I know about where Cutler is Hello! Yes?" he began to talk Into the receiver. Stenhart, who felt really ill, turned and poured a glass of water. 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